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Friday, November 11, 2016

On what I've learned from my friends...

Last week I was talking to someone about the election.
Yeah – my mistake.

Half way through the conversation the person said, “I don’t
know how anyone could vote for candidate ________________.” The person then went on
to say, “Any people I know that support ___________________, I am no longer friends
with. I got rid of those people.”

We are all entitled to form with relationships with any
people we please. But the idea of quickly throwing someone away over a
political disagreement makes me feel sad.

So I wanted to shift the conversation away from
differences, and focus on something positive: what the amazing people in my life have taught me. I thought of all of the incredible people I’ve had the privilege
of meeting, and then I thought about what I learned from our friendship. To the
people in my life – I love you. Thanks for helping me become a better person.

Without further ado, here are the lessons I’ve learned
from my friends.

Karysa Trombley – Be boldly confident in the person that
God made you to be.

Kelly Heath – You can be a busy and active mother, and
raise outstanding children.

Mary Sterrett – Arrogance doesn’t look good on people.
You can simply exist as an amazing person.

Mandy Stutenberg – Women can do anything and everything. And they can do it with unparalleled strength and grace.Megin Worsham – Just because someone is quiet, doesn’t
mean they aren’t the wisest person in the room.

Melissa Rickert – People are attracted to the person that
gives them a kind smile.

Nancy Belcher – Diplomacy is learned over time, through
interactions with people different than yourself.

Nicholas Quade – You don’t have to agree about everything
(or even anything) in order to be friends with someone.

Paul Health – Be kind to your children, and make sure
they always help the Sunday school teacher pick up a mess.

Renee Guerrero – Be passionate about what you believe in.

Robert Huschka – A good leader is willing to listen to anyone in the room.

Ryan Rammelt – The average person has more depth than you’ll
ever know.

Shane Ebel – There is no problem too great than cannot be improved with one solid hug.

Stephanie Klomsten – A well planned party is a thing of
beauty.

Stephanie Wright – Advocate for people that need help.

Steve Klomsten – Try to understand people. Seriously try.

Steve Trosin – Love your community, and try to make it
better.

Terri McGarry – When people are talking to you – stop what you’re
doing and listen.

Theresa Sieg – When cancer gets you down, tell cancer to
go fuck itself.Tim Maynard – Never doubt the power of well-placed
sarcasm.

How about you? Who are the people you've learned from in your life? How have they helped you become a better person?